News Archive

September 2011

Conference hears update on new Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Conference hears update on new Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 30 September 2011 Work is about to start to agree the institutional arrangements and work programme of a new mechanism... More
Experts look to a positive future for oceans as major marine conference closes Experts look to a positive future for oceans as major marine conference closes 30 September 2011 The World Marine Biodiversity Conference 2011 closed on Friday 30 September in a mood of optimism in... More
Art installation demonstrates problem of marine plastic Art installation demonstrates problem of marine plastic 29 September 2011 North-east schoolchildren showcased their environmental message to more than 1000 scientists this... More
Jellyfish on the increase in the Mediterranean Jellyfish on the increase in the Mediterranean 29 September 2011 One of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations - the Mediterranean - could be facing even more... More
Discovery of all species on Earth achievable this century Discovery of all species on Earth achievable this century 29 September 2011 There are far fewer species on Earth – just 2 million – than widely believed and it is possible... More
Climate change affects marine animals on Antarctica’s seabed Climate change affects marine animals on Antarctica’s seabed 28 September 2011 A rapid increase in the frequency of icebergs pounding the shallow seafloor around the West... More
New research warns Hector’s dolphins still headed for extinction New research warns Hector’s dolphins still headed for extinction 28 September 2011 An international marine conference will tomorrow (September 29) hear that measures to protect the... More
Everything you ever wanted to know about arthritis Everything you ever wanted to know about arthritis 27 September 2011 Arthritis Research UK is holding a public meeting this evening (27 September 2011), hosted by the... More
Offshore platforms could be hot spot of fish abundance Offshore platforms could be hot spot of fish abundance 27 September 2011 Oil and gas platforms could be serving as beneficial habitats for commercially important fish... More
Longline fisheries continue to drive albatross declines Longline fisheries continue to drive albatross declines 26 September 2011 Research being presented at the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity in Aberdeen tomorrow (27... More
Aberdeen scientists land £16k dementia research boost Aberdeen scientists land £16k dementia research boost 26 September 2011 Scientists in Aberdeen have secured £16,000 from Alzheimer’s Research UK to fund a pioneering one... More
Sharks’ sight has evolved for survival in differing depths Sharks’ sight has evolved for survival in differing depths 26 September 2011 It’s Earth’s largest habitat and is the least explored frontier on our planet today – the deep... More
Hard-hitting start to first day of world marine biodiversity conference Hard-hitting start to first day of world marine biodiversity conference 23 September 2011 French ocean explorer, environmentalist, educator and film producer Jean-Michel Cousteau — son of... More
Controversies of ocean science in spotlight as world marine experts arrive in Aberdeen Controversies of ocean science in spotlight as world marine experts arrive in Aberdeen 21 September 2011 Experts with opposing views on some of most critical issues facing the planet will be in Aberdeen... More
University commits to global strategy on women’s and children’s health University commits to global strategy on women’s and children’s health 20 September 2011 The University of Aberdeen will today (September 20) be acknowledged at a special event of the... More
New progress report on Millennium Development Goals on child and maternal mortality New progress report on Millennium Development Goals on child and maternal mortality 20 September 2011 Just 9 out of 137 developing countries worldwide are set to achieve both Millennium Development... More
How genetics are helping to discover the past How genetics are helping to discover the past 19 September 2011 An insight will be given later this week into how tiny molecules found in long dead organisms are... More
Fish discards research supported by Scottish Fishermen’s Trust Fish discards research supported by Scottish Fishermen’s Trust 19 September 2011 Scots fishermen have been spearheading a range of initiatives to reduce the problem of discarding of... More
What makes us happy? What makes us happy? 16 September 2011 The pursuit of happiness and how to achieve it will be the subject of a talk being given next week... More
University signs memorandum of understanding with UAE’s National Rehabilitation Centre University signs memorandum of understanding with UAE’s National Rehabilitation Centre 15 September 2011 The University of Aberdeen has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Rehabilitation... More
Food security – How can Scotland help? Food security – How can Scotland help? 14 September 2011 Some of the best minds in food, health and agricultural research and practice in Scotland are... More
Unlocking the secrets of the ‘Bennachie Colonists’ Unlocking the secrets of the ‘Bennachie Colonists’ 14 September 2011 Researchers from the University of Aberdeen will team up with a voluntary conservation society, the... More
Education convention for potential students Education convention for potential students 14 September 2011 Prospective students and their parents will later this week hear at firsthand about university and... More
The Battle of the Species The Battle of the Species 12 September 2011 A University of Aberdeen researcher will discuss later this week (Wednesday September 14) what we... More
Iconic new University library opens its doors Iconic new University library opens its doors 12 September 2011 An iconic new building for Aberdeen opens its doors to the public for the first time today, Monday... More
Students bring research to life at Techfest Students bring research to life at Techfest 09 September 2011 Research students from the University of Aberdeen will next week host a series of short talks... More
Boy or girl -you choose? Boy or girl -you choose? 09 September 2011 Advancements in science mean it is now possible to select the sex of an unborn child but is this... More
Elements that make up world on show in new exhibition Elements that make up world on show in new exhibition 09 September 2011 A new exhibition investigating the elements that make up our world has just gone on show at... More
University proves the partner of choice for Offshore Europe University proves the partner of choice for Offshore Europe 08 September 2011 'Your partner of choice' proved the perfect theme for the University’s engagement in Offshore... More
Fatal fungal infections resist newest class of drugs Fatal fungal infections resist newest class of drugs 07 September 2011 Fungi that cause severe infections in those with compromised immune systems are resisting the action... More
Local pupils experience life as a doctor Local pupils experience life as a doctor 07 September 2011 Pupils from across Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire will attend the University of Aberdeen’s So you... More
Aberdeen researcher outlines global maternal health agenda to Scots school pupils Aberdeen researcher outlines global maternal health agenda to Scots school pupils 07 September 2011 Hundreds of school pupils from all over Scotland will tomorrow (September 8) hear about worldwide... More
Six Aberdeen academics in new RSE Young Academy of Scotland Six Aberdeen academics in new RSE Young Academy of Scotland 06 September 2011 Six academics at the University of Aberdeen have been chosen to be among the first members of the... More
Advice for guidance teachers at University event Advice for guidance teachers at University event 06 September 2011 Around 50 guidance teachers from across the North and North-east will today (September 6) get an... More
International man of action to kick off Techfest 2011 International man of action to kick off Techfest 2011 05 September 2011 TechFest In September 2011, Aberdeen’s annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and... More
Finalists announced for University of Aberdeen Music Prize Finalists announced for University of Aberdeen Music Prize 01 September 2011 A composer who shot to fame when his work was performed at the Royal wedding in April has narrowed... More
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